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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,354.43, 22,573.46 and 10,072.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,354.43, 22,573.46 and 10,072.07 is: 13,902.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,354.43 : 22,573.46 = 10,072.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,354.43/22,573.46 = 10,072.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,354.43x = 22,573.46 × 10,072.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,354.43x = 227,361,469.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,361,469.26/16,354.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,902.13

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